The concept of sin can be defined as a violation of personal integrity, harmony. Whatever views you hold, whatever religion you profess, violating moral laws, you are first of all hurting yourself. If you experience torment from the consciousness of perfect sin, and are wondering about the atonement for the sin of fornication, try not to fall into despair. Think about whose advice will be authoritative for you, and then follow it in order to regain peace of mind.
Instruction manual
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Before resorting to the help of authorities, determine for yourself what the essence of your sin is. Clearly articulate your action, which now brings a feeling of guilt. Answer the following questions: “Who else, besides yourself, was harmed by your actions?”, “How could this be avoided?”, “What needs to be done in the future so that the error does not happen again?”. Write down your answers on paper, this will help to avoid vague wording. Such an analysis is important in order to understand the situation and outline ways to correct it. You can burn the paper as an act of "forgiving yourself."
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Confess in the church, repent and accept from the clergy the grace of absolution if you were brought up in the Catholic faith. Pray, read the scriptures and the lives of the saints. You must strive to avoid the repetition of sin in later life.
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Pray to the Lord, Mother of God, read the akathist "Protection" if you were brought up in the Orthodox faith. Repentance is necessary in the church through the priest. Church canons distinguish between fornication and adultery. For fornication, they leave the Communion for up to 7 years, and for adultery - up to 12. Do not look for compassionate priests who will give penance for two weeks and are already pushing for Communion.
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Turn to the Quran, go to the mosque if your religion is Islam. Sin committed at will is unforgivable for you. You need to repent and do many good deeds, so that on the Day of Judgment, your good deeds can "outweigh" your sin.
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Look for other authorities if you are a believer in a different faith. Seek help from a psychologist if this is more suitable for you. Perhaps you need to talk with someone from close people who can understand and support so that you do not despair. The words are attributed to Buddha: "Everyone is his own refuge, who else can be a refuge?" But you need clarity of view to continue your journey.
